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TIDBITS® IS CAREFUL AROUND GUNS •

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by Janet Spencer THE NAMES BEHIND THE GUNS During the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the muzzle-loading musket was the standard model of gun. Muskets were unwieldy, and loading was hard on horseback Soldiers were able to fire a musket only two or three times per minute. In the 1830s Christian Sharps went to work for a gunsmith in New Jersey. There he was introduced to a new type of gun, a breechloader, which could be loaded from the back instead of down the muzzle. He began tinkering with gun design until he patented a model in 1849 that was smaller, easy to load from the breech (even while mounted on a horse), and could be fired numerous times without reloading. Christian Sharps named the gun after himself and set up a factory. Although most soldiers in the Civil War were issued muskets, some szldiers, especially elite corps of highly trained marksmen, began to carry Sharps’ rifles instead. After the Civil War, pioneers, buffalo hunters, and U.S. troops moving westward carried the new, improved gun. Eventually Christian Sharps’ name came into our lexicon meaning one who has dead-eye aim; a crack shot or a marksman: a Sharpshooter.

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RICHARD GATLING • Richard Gatling’s father was constantly tinkering with the equipment on the family farm in North Carolina. Richard picked up the habit and together he and his father invented machines designed to sow cotton, rice, and wheat. He opened a factory to manufacture them, but quickly got bored. So he went back to tinkering. • Then the Civil War started. He was horrified and decided to do something to halt the pain of war. His plan was to invent a gun so devastating that it would end war forever. • By 1862 he had designed a revolutionary gun consisting of several mounted barrels fixed to a rotating drum. By turning a crank, the gun could fire dozens of bullets in an unending stream. When Union troops used it against the Confederate army, the results were dramatic. The U.S. Army ordered a hundred more, and soon armies all over the world were using them. • Richard’s dream that it would end war for all time did not come true. The gun was named after its inventor: the Gatling gun LEAD SHOT • Making lead shot for shotguns was time consuming in the 1800s. Lead was rolled into sheets and the sheets were chopped into bits, or it was drawn into wire and cut into pieces. The resulting shot was expensive and of poor quality. James Watt, inventor of the first practical steam engine, had a recurring dream one week. In it, he seemed to be in a heavy rainstorm but instead of water drops, he was being pelted with tiny lead pellets that rolled around on the ground. Intrigued by the dream, Watt experimented by dropping molten lead from the top of a church tower into a water filled moat. When he recovered the pellets, he found that they were perfectly round. To this day, lead shot is made by the process Watt dreamed up. (cont)

By JoAnn Derson • Coffee filters make wonderful glass cleaners. They leave behind no streaks and no residual lint. • Berries are in season, and there's no greater time to stock up. But don't feel like you have to make jam out of all the berries. Freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Later they can be popped into muffins and quick breads, as well as eaten straight out of the bag for a delicious treat. •

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"Do you love burgers? Here's a great thing our family does that saves money and is very handy: When ground beef goes on sale, we buy a large quantity and premake many burger patties, seasoned and shaped just as we like them. Then we separate them with butcher's paper cut into squares. We put them in stacks, and then into empty bread bags to store in the freezer. When we are getting ready to cook out, the patties don't have to be all the way defrosted, just put on the grill and cooked up!" -- A.J. in Florida

Okra, which is at its peak July through September, makes an excellent stew thickener. But it's quite yummy on the grill as well, brushed with olive oil and lightly seasoned. Just be sure you don't wash it until you are ready to use it. There's a natural protective coating on it, and if you wash it off, it'll get slimy. • Old socks can be fitted around the head of an old mop or Swiffer base. Spray with cleaner and clean away. When you are done, remove the sock and launder. Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #32 Aug 9th 2021 SMITH & WESSON •

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In 1852 Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson were working together at the National Armory in Massachusetts. They formed their own company and crafted a new lever-action firearm, but were unable to turn a profit. They sold the failing company to shirt manufacturer Oliver Winchester who started the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. which became extremely successful. However, Smith and Wesson continued to tinker. They invented a better cartridge and then built a revolver to fire it. This was the first successful self-contained cartridge revolver in the world. They followed that up with the hammerless revolver. Their models were used by the U.S. Cavalry and the Russian Imperial Government. By the time Smith died in 1893 and Wesson in 1906, they had revolutionized the industry. MIKHAIL KALASHNIKOV Mikhail Kalashnikov was born in Russia in 1919 and was conscripted into the Russian army in 1938. Trained as a tank mechanic, he demonstrated innate mechanical abilities. He designed an automatic counter that would register the number of shots fired from a tank’s gun, and re-designed a pistol so it would fire more accurately. In 1941 he was wounded in battle and spent time in a military hospital where he heard soldiers complain about the unreliable army issued guns. While still in the hospital, he conceived the idea for a submachine gun and began designing it. In 1946 he entered a competition to build the best new assault rifle, winning first place. In 1947 he designed a gun that was named after him, dubbed the Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947, with “Avtomat” meaning “automatic.”

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Gotthard Glass was born in Germany in 1923. The family fled to England at the outset of World War II. Later he moved to Palestine and changed his name to Uziel Gal. • Shortly after the founding of Israel, he joined the Israeli army and began designing guns. One gun won a competition in 1951 and was subsequently adopted by the Israel Defense Forces. The gun was immediately named after him over his objections: the Uzi. • The Uzi was almost impossible to misfire, was lightweight and compact, and able to withstand dust and grit. The Uzi became the largest selling submachine gun in the western world and was eventually used by some 20 armies around the world. A FAMOUS BB GUN • In the 1880s, Clarence Hamilton owned the Plymouth Iron Windmill Company in Michigan. He also operated the Plymouth Air Rifle Company. The windmill company wasn’t doing well. Then he started giving away a free air rifle with the purchase of every windmill. The little air guns soared in popularity. The manager of the windmill company fired one and said, “Boy, that’s a daisy!” That’s how the Daisy Air Rifle came to be, followed by the Red Ryder BB Gun • .The term “BB” denoted a particular size of lead shot. The size “00” was called “double ought” and was the largest size of shot, used for hunting deer. It became known as buckshot. The size “BB” was used for smaller prey and became known as birdshot. There were also various sizes in between. • The crosshairs you see every time you squint through a riflescope are usually painted on by hand. However, the crosshairs used to be made of spider silk. Not only did they come from spider silk, but they came from the silk of the female black widow spider, whose silk is much stronger than other spiders

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The oleander is the official flower of the city of Hiroshima. It was the first to bloom again after the explosion of the atomic bomb in 1945.

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The Greek name for the mosquito is "anopheles," which means "good for nothing."

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The earliest written record that mentions the practice of medicine is Hammurabi's Code from the 18th century BC in Mesopotamia, which includes information for physicians about payments for successful treatments and punishments for medical failures. For example, payment was better for curing the wealthy, but failing to do so could result in the loss of a hand.

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Live next door to a lottery winner? You might want to use caution while shopping: A 2016 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that you're more likely to go bankrupt thanks to trying to keep up with your neighbor's new spending habits.

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Charlton Heston was cast as Moses in the 1956 blockbuster movie "The Ten Commandments" partly because he resembled Michelangelo's famous statue of Moses.

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Calvin Graham was just 12 years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He won a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before the Navy found out how old he was (courtesy of his mother) and discharged him two days before his 13th birthday.

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Rocky Road ice cream was originally marketed during the Great Depression as a metaphor for coping with the economic crash.

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The term "coccyx" (more familiarly known as your tailbone) is derived from the Greek word kokkux, or "cuckoo," because its curved shape resembles the bird's beak.

Thought for the Day: "The life given us, by nature, is short, but the memory of a well-spent life is eternal." -- Marcus Tullius Cicero

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By Dr. Holly Carling

AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES ARE RED FLAGS Autoimmune diseases such as Grave’s Disease (thyroid), Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma (skin), Crohn’s Disease (bowels), etc. are red flags that the body is getting into serious trouble. All humans appear to have some type of autoimmune vector in their body. All have cancer cells. All have cholesterol plaque on their arteries. All carry viruses and bacteria known to cause serious infections. Even infants are born with these things, including a viral load. What separates “everybody” and those who get sick, is the degree to which the body is still capable of managing them. The body, fortunately, has more than one option to deal with a physiological insult. Disease occurs when the body loses one or more capabilities, or they become overwhelmed with trying to deal with the load. It’s not a lot different from life. Stress happens. At times we have so much on our plate, too many irons in the fire that we are trying to manage, that at some point it becomes overwhelming. Our efforts seem futile as life seemingly spirals out of control. We manage the best we can, but some things get ignored or done haphazardly, or some of the strategies we use to try to gain control, backfire, and the result is worse than it was to begin with. An example of this in the body would be cholesterol. Cholesterol is called into action when there is tissue damage that needs to be healed. If that tissue happens to be arteries, and

there is a lot to heal, more and more cholesterol is brought in to address it. If too much, the blood thickens, the diameter of the artery narrows and blood pressure increases, or a cardiovascular event may occur. So what starts out as a good thing becomes a bad thing as the problem spirals out of control. If there is an infection in the body, be it bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast or parasite, the immune system is going to try to handle it. When it does, inflammation results. Runaway inflammation can cause a significant amount of pain or discomfort and the byproducts can also overwhelm the system. An auto-immune response occurs when a sick system can no longer respond normally and the body sets out to fix it. It is the body’s attempt to control or arrest an infection. It is a sick system that is getting even sicker. The whole body is designed to resist and fight infection. The best thing we can do is to support the system in doing that. While steroids are typically used to control the runaway infection, and the person may feel better, it actually interrupts the healing process. Options for supporting healthy functioning of the immune system are easily available. From acupuncture to herbal medicine, nutritional advice geared towards healing, not disease control, and others are paramount to helping redirect a sick body so that it handles infection better.

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-7651994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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VA Grants to Help Homeless Veterans More than 260 non-profit community programs across the country received portions of $418 million in grants for the Support Services for Veteran Families program. Last year alone the Department of Veterans Affairs served 77,590 veterans and their 19,919 children in the program. The SSVF program runs in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, District of Columbia and Guam. Its main focus is homelessness and getting veterans and their families into permanent housing. The SSVF partners with community programs with all manner of help: case management, VA benefits, health care, child care, daily living services, legal assistance, transportation, financial planning, counseling and much more. In some cases, there are time-limited payments to landlords, utilities and moving companies if that helps a veteran and family to stay in or get to permanent housing. To learn more about the SSVF program, go online to www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf. There's a list of SSVF providers by state for programs all across the country, plus contact information and phone numbers. You also can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-8774AIDVET (1-877-424-3838). The best website is www.va.gov/homeless, where you can click on Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRCs). That page also has a chat link. If you're in crisis, call 1-800-2738255 and press 1. Additionally, you can call your closest VA medical center. If you have no other options (no phone, no internet, are homeless or are at imminent risk for it), just go. Just show up at the medical center. If you are not yet homeless, contact them in advance, due to COVID restrictions. One thing to keep in mind: These grants given to community programs are not bottomless buckets. Funding can and does run out, and there isn't more until the next disbursement. If you need help, apply now. Make your calls, get put on lists. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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COUCH THEATER VIDEO/ DVD PREVIEWS

COUCH THEATER By Rachel Rose Photo Credit: Saima Khalid/Peacock Photo Caption: Scene from "We Are Lady Parts"

"We Are Lady Parts" -- Occasionally you find a show with a plot that's both ridiculously silly AND socially relevant. This time, that plot revolves around a group of four Muslim women who start a punk band and need their first gig ... and a lead guitarist. As expected, shenanigans begin with guitarist auditions, until the perfect musician joins this sisterhood of hash anthems sour girl power. The band and the series are about representation and being heard, but this show is absolutely a comedy, and a lot of the jokes are at that perfect level of humor and uncomfortableness. It's the show you didn't realize you needed right now. (Peacock) "Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean" -- Before Doc Brown turned one into a time machine in "Back to the Future," the DeLorean sports car was the brainchild of a brilliant automotive engineer. Driven, greedy and larger than life, John DeLorean left the big-name car manufacturers and set out on his own to create a legendary driving machine, and he was not above using lies and deceit to reach his goal. Through interviews with his family, former co-workers and industry insiders, plus extensive media clips, this threepart docuseries follows the rise and fall of the creator of a 1980s icon. (Netflix) "Lost in Oz, Season 1" -- An Amazon Studios original 3D animated children's series, "Lost in Oz" is a modernized take on the adventures of Dorothy Gale II and her pup, Toto, as they try to find their way home from Oz (and other locales where they find themselves stuck). Much more action-driven than the 1939 "Oz" movie, this updated continuation also adds some new friends to Dorothy's gang. Though geared toward kids, the series is really fun to watch, with highly detailed scenery, and is smart enough to keep adults engaged, too. (Prime Video) "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" (R) -- This week's in-case-you-missed-it mustwatch movie is full of '90s fashion, best-friend hĳinks and choreographed dance routines. Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow star as Romy and Michele, high-school best friends taking a road trip to their graduating class's 10-year reunion. Intent on appearing successful, they concoct life stories that they hope will finally make them cool to the popular crowd. But in a predictable twist, the popular crowd has its own lies to share. The hysterical supporting cast includes Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Alan Cumming as fellow classmates who prove that no one's life is what others assume it to be. (Hulu)

Are Dog Treats Bad for Fido's Health? DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I use dog treats to train my 18-month-old puppy, "Jif." At the dog park, an owner said that using treats is bad and that Jif will eventually get fat. That's hard to believe, as he is really energetic. He only responds when he knows there is a treat after each command. What do you say? -- Lee in Alexandria, Virginia DEAR LEE: Ah, to treat or not to treat! That's a big issue for many pet owners. Ultimately, you are in charge of Jif's training and health. Unsolicited advice from other dog owners is only a little helpful, at best. I've interviewed and observed champion breeders and trainers, and one thing I've noted over the years is that some dogs get a treat at every turn, for seemingly every move they make. Other dogs do fine with a treat at the end of their routine. And backstage, when show dogs are being groomed, primped and prepped? They're getting treat after treat. These are champion dogs in top shape. Things to note with using treats: * Treats help build a positive association with specific commands or actions. * The pros use treats that are as healthy as possible: no byproducts, no preservatives. They're often homemade. * Treats are cut into very small pieces. They can be given more frequently without adding too many calories. * Dog treats don't replace meals. Make sure your puppy is fed on time each day with the recommended amount of food for his age and weight. It's possible to replace some of Jif's treats with other positive associations. Praise, attention, a favorite toy -- things that bring him joy. Build that anticipation of reward in different ways. Check out a few training books, or work with a dog trainer on new ways to reward Jif. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Chilled Corn and Bacon Soup Light but lush -- it's thickened with late-season corn, low-fat milk and a Yukon gold potato -this refreshing farmstand soup is August's answer to cold-weather chowders. 1 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large shallot, finely chopped 3 cups fresh corn kernels 1 large (8 ounce) Yukon gold potato, peeled and shredded 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus additional for garnish 2/3 cup water 4 cups (1%) low-fat milk Salt and pepper 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and browned. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to overnight. 2. Drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add shallots and cook on medium 2 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Add 2 1/2 cups corn, shredded potato and paprika. Cook 2 minutes, stirring, then add water and cook 7 minutes or until liquid evaporates and vegetables are tender. 2. 3. Remove skillet from heat and transfer corn mixture to blender. Add milk and 1/8 teaspoon salt and puree until mixture is very smooth. Cover and refrigerate until soup is very cold, at least 3 hours and up to overnight. 4. To serve, divide among serving bowls. Top with bacon, cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and remaining 1/2 cup corn. Garnish with paprika. Makes 4 servings. * Each serving: About 375 calories, 12g total fat (5g saturated), 23mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 54g total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 17g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/foodrecipes/. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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• On Aug. 22, 1776, the British arrive at Long Island, between Gravesend and New Utrecht, with 24,000 men. They captured New York City on Sept. 15. It would remain in British hands until the end of the war. • On Aug. 20, 1804, Sgt. Charles Floyd, quartermaster of the Lewis and Clark expedition, dies near present-day Sioux City, Iowa, becoming the first U.S. soldier to die west of the Mississippi. Floyd likely died from acute appendicitis. • On Aug. 16, 1841, President John Tyler vetoes a second attempt by Congress to re-establish the Bank of the United States. In response, angry supporters of the bank, many from his own party, the Whigs, burned an effigy of Tyler outside the White House. • On Aug. 18, 1920, a dramatic battle in the Tennessee House of Representatives ends with ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. The decisive vote was cast by a 24-year-old representative, who changed his vote after receiving a note from his mother. • On Aug. 17, 1969, the Woodstock Music & Art Fair ends after three days of peace, love and rock 'n' roll in rural New York. Promoters expected no more than 200,000 people, but almost half a million showed up, with most getting in free when the gates had to be opened. • On Aug. 19, 1953, the Iranian military, with U.S assistance, overthrows the government of Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstates the Shah of Iran. As thanks, the Shah signed over 40% of Iran's oil fields to U.S. companies. The Shah was toppled from power in 1979. • On Aug. 21, 2004, American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth medal of the Athens Olympics, six gold and two bronze, tying him with Soviet gymnast Aleksandr Dityatin for the most individual medals won at a single Olympic Games. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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HOW CAN YOU HELP THE ELDERLY STUCK IN CARE FACILITIES FEEL LESS LONELY (By Minky Couture, sponsored, March 22, 2021)

By Matilda Charles

Save Money With Phone Plans, Price Matching With the price of everything going up, we need to save our dollars every place we can. Here are two ideas: PHONE PLANS -- If you want to save money on your cellphone plan or the cost of a new phone, there are a dozen or so providers that offer reduced-rate plans for seniors. Some offer a new phone, some will let you use your existing phone and many will let you keep your current phone number. Most offer unlimited talk and text, but prices will vary based on download speeds and data caps. Most also don't require a contract, but if part of the deal is to buy a new phone from them, you might run into a penalty if you cancel before the phone is paid for. Call around to the phone service providers in your area and ask about senior plans. Be sure to look at their websites to check out the phones. You might need larger buttons or other special features. Better yet, if they have a store near you, go look at the phones in person. Don't let yourself be talked into a long contract that you don't want. PRICE MATCHING -- This is a good way to get deals on things you want if you hunt for bargains. Some stores make it their policy to match lower prices found elsewhere. You'll need to have proof, however, meaning they'll need to see the current price on the competitor's website. Your best bet is to call and ask whether they'll look online right from their store, or if it's enough for you to print out the competitor's online ad. It's mostly the bigger chains that have these policies, but even a local store might be willing to price match just to get your business. Remember to ask for your senior discount everywhere you go! (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

“The global pandemic has taken a toll on virtually everyone, but there’s one group that’s been hit particularly hard: elderly adults in nursing homes and care facilities. Although social distancing precautions have helped lessen the spread of the virus, current restrictions have had some unintended consequences. Long before the pandemic, one study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies found that 56% of nursing home residents reported feeling lonely—but that number is much higher today. Now more than ever, the elderly population needs your help—whether or not you have a family member or friend in a long-term care facility. Here are a few simple ways you can (safely) reach out to help them feel less lonely. WRITE LETTERS OR CARDS Elderly people love getting letters and cards. Handwritten letters or pictures from grandkids often become prized possessions for display and serve as a constant reminder that someone was thinking about them. You can even pull out old letters from the past and treat them to a trip down memory lane!... MAKE A WINDOW VISIT Cards and letters are wonderful, but there’s nothing like a face-to-face visit. Of course, in the time of COVID, you’ll have to pivot a little. You’ve probably seen the touching images of families making window visits to loved ones in care facilities over the past year. Until the pandemic subsides, this is still the safest way to make an in-person visit. Coordinate a window visit with your local care facility and you’ll most likely make a lonely person’s day. DONATE SUPPLIES Most nursing homes accept donations for items that are in high demand. Diabetic socks, jigsaw puzzles, board games, and personal care items are always good options, but consider thinking outside of the box. Books with large print, stationery, arts and crafts supplies… (Just make sure you check with the facility first before making your purchases.) BUY THEM A (REALISTIC TOY) PET According to a study published in the Journal of

the American Medical Directors Association, some long-term care residents with dementia find comfort from realistic toy dogs or cats. (Men seem to like dogs best.) Some studies even found that robotic animals (robopets) can help older adults in residential care facilities feel less lonely. While there are cheaper options available, Good Housekeeping rounded up a list of the top-rated robopets on Amazon, in case you need ideas. SEND A SINGING TELEGRAM Another effective way of reaching out to lonely seniors is through the healing power of music. Nursing homes and care facilities always welcome singers and performers to entertain and lift the spirits of their residents, but current visiting restrictions call for a little creativity in this area. If you are at all musically-inclined, you can share your talents via video calls or recordings… RECORD YOUR VOICE You don’t have to be a performer, an artist, or particularly creative to reach out to lonely elders. Just the sound of your voice can offer peace, comfort, and a sense of companionship to a nursing home resident. Record yourself reading from a book, telling some jokes, or sharing a familiar story so that the resident can listen to it whenever they want. One study published by the Journal of American Geriatrics Society suggests this can be helpful for residents suffering from dementia. SAY GOOD MORNING AND GOOD NIGHT Everyone needs something to look forward to, and for people in nursing homes and care facilities, a simple phone call once or twice a day could mean the world. Making a &quot;good morning and good night phone call each day helps your loved one feel remembered. And residents who don’t have active family members checking in will appreciate these calls even more. CALL YOUR LOCAL NURSING HOME For more ideas, you can always contact your local nursing homes or assisted living facilities directly. They’ll be able to tell you specifically what items or services they need.”

Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You still might have to deal with some lingering confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new commitment might demand more time than you'd expected to have to give it. But rely on that special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with it. You'll be glad you did. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're earning the admiration of a lot of people who like the way you handle yourself when your views are on the line. Even one or two of your detractors are being won over. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your responsibilities seriously is what you do. But ease up on the pressure gauge and make time for much needed R & R. Start by making this weekend a "just for fun" time zone. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some recently uncovered information might make a change of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as quickly as possible, and then find out what went wrong and why. What you learn might surprise you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Aspects favor moving carefully and deliberately when making any significant changes. Could be there are more facts you need to know, which you might overlook if you rush things. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A problem neighbor might be looking to goad you into an action you don't want to take. Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent workplace accomplishment hasn't been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long-deferred trip with someone special. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Those money matters continue to move in your favor. Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as economic reasons. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, follow the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project. Your generous gifts of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it's time to join with you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you're absolutely right to reject that too-good-to-be-true offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you.

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COMFORT FOODS MADE FAST AND HEALTHY! By Healthy Exchanges

Southwestern Pasta Salad What could be better than gathering together with family and friends, and celebrating with food, fellowship and fun? Take this layered pasta salad to the next "potluck" and be sure to enjoy yourself! 1 1/2 cups cold, cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup fat-free Ranch dressing 2 cups finely shredded lettuce 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup chunky salsa 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1. In a medium bowl, combine rotini pasta and Ranch dressing. In an 8-by-8-inch dish, layer lettuce, rotini pasta, tomato, onion and green pepper. 2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and salsa; evenly spread dressing mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over top. 3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. * Each serving equals: 143 calories, 3g fat, 7g protein, 22g carb., 465mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Meat. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #32 Aug 9th 2021 I remain convinced that these drugs, THC and CBD, need to be properly studied, and when found to be useful, tested for purity and content • in the same way as pharmaceuticals.

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Studies Don't Support CDB Oil for Depression DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is taking hempbased CBD oil for depression. He purchased this at a health food store. His doctor prescribed pills that he was unable to tolerate due to suicidal thoughts. He is unable to go outside when taking CBD. We would like to know if it will show up in a drug test as part of a job interview. Should he be taking it? -- D. ANSWER: There are animal studies and some preliminary data suggesting that cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive substance found in cannabis, might be effective for anxiety and depressive disorders. I hope that CBD will be proven to be a useful treatment for depression, as what we have now certainly isn't perfect. However, there are not yet high-quality studies supporting this use. The fact that your son can't go out while taking the CBD suggests to me that it may not be effective. While the pills he had previously cannot be used, there are many treatments available for depression that have better safety and effectiveness data than CBD. Most forensic drug testing uses THC and its metabolites, so if what your son is taking is truly CBD, then it should not be identified during testing as THC. There is a chance that the "CBD oil" he purchased has THC in it: In one study, 57% of CBD oils sold were found to have measurable THC, which would show up on a drug test. Unfortunately, 25% of the oils contained no CBD at all.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I've been taking an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker for the past four months for high blood pressure as advised by my cardiologist. In my blood test a month ago, my vitamin D level was at 16. I'm also taking weekly vitamin B12 as advised by my neurologist. Can I take vitamin D2 (50,000 IU) as a weekly dose for six weeks to overcome vitamin D deficiency, or would it interfere with blood calcium balance? -- B.S. ANSWER: Vitamin D will not interfere with the action of your ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker. Vitamin D usually has a very small (if any) effect on blood calcium levels, as these are tightly regulated through multiple means, especially the parathyroid hormone level and the kidneys. I see many people who are given a six-week course of high-dose vitamin D2, such as the 50,000 units weekly for six weeks you were prescribed. I do not prescribe it that way, since many people wrongly feel that this will "cure" their low vitamin D, and they stop monitoring it after the course of treatment. Many people have inadequate vitamin D levels, and although there is some disagreement about what levels need to be treated, yours is in the range where everyone agrees treatment is necessary. For those who need it, ongoing supplementation of vitamin D is necessary, whether through pills, diet or sun exposure. For most people with a level as low as yours, oral supplementation is by far the most effective and safest treatment. I prefer 1,0002,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily as a starting point for supplementation in most.

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WONDERFUL WORDS PLACES IN ARKANSAS The Arkansa Indians inhabited the area in middle America, with “Arkansa” meaning “people who live down river.” When two or more of the Indians were around, they were referred to in the plural, Arkansas (with the S pronounced). The same happened with the Kansa Indian tribe nearby. Arkansas was pronounced and spelled so many different ways that in 1881 the General Assembly of Arkansas passed a resolution concerning how it should be spoken and written. Enola, a town in Arkansas, is “alone” spelled backwards. Archibald Yell was running in the congressional election campaign of 1850 in Arkansas. He was trying to drum up some publicity when he came up with the idea of having a town named after himself. He bribed the appropriate officials and Shawneetown became Yellville. He won the election. A French exploring party found a place that was carpeted with flowering sumac. They called it “sumac-couvert” meaning “sumac covered.” Later, Americans struggled with the pronunciation and renamed it Smackover. When the town of Texarkana incorporated in the 1870s, the city founders named the town after the junction of the three states that met at that location: Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. However, they were a little off. The borders of Texas and Arkansas meet at the townsite, but the Louisiana border is 20 miles away.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. (c) 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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ARKANSAS NAMES (cont) Marked Tree, Arkansas, was named for an oak tree marked with a foot-tall letter “M.” No one is sure who carved the letter into the bark of the tree, but the original “marked tree” is on display with a historical marker. Oil Trough got its name in the early 19th century when troughs were used to float bear fat down the river to be sold in New Orleans. The citizens of one town were torn between naming the town “Possum” or “Grape” for over two decades. The town wasn't officially named until 1954, becoming Possum Grape in a compromise. Mack’s Corner was named for landowner and businessman B. M. McCollum who operated both a restaurant and an automobile shop in the same building. When one of the mechanics was doubling as a waiter, he served a local farmer a plate of food stained with automobile grease. The farmer called McCollum out, stating that the town really should be called Greasy Corner instead of Mack’s Corner. And Greasy Corner it became. The origin of Toad Suck is disputed. Some think it was named because men at the tavern would “suck on the bottle 'til they swell up like toads” while others think it was a corruption of a French phrase meaning “a narrow channel in the river.” Little Rock got its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River that the French called La Petite Roche. It became a landmark for people navigating the river and was a well-known river crossing.

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SAMUEL COLT • Samuel Colt grew up in Connecticut in the early 1800's. When he was eight, his brother gave him an old pistol. He quickly learned how to disassemble and reassemble it. While reading, he found the directions for making gunpowder. At 11, he made his own gunpowder, put it into his pistol, and went out into the woods to see if it would work. It worked. He became fascinated with guns. • A year later, he went to work at his father’s silk mill. He loved the chemical lab where dyes were made. He became friendly with the chemist and they experimented together. • At 14, Sam was sent to boarding school. In his closet he set up a chemical lab, and passed out homemade firecrackers. He learned to build an electric battery, and was the first person to realize that electricity could ignite gunpowder. To demonstrate, he planted gunpowder in a waterproof container at the bottom of a pond, and used tarred wires to connect it to a battery. On the 4th of July, he connected the wires, and the explosion sent a huge column of water into the air. • Sam’s academic career came to a sudden halt with an accidental explosion. His father arranged a job as a sailor for him, and on his 16th birthday he sailed for Calcutta. In India he was fascinated by a strange gun he saw in a gunsmith’s shop. The owner told him it was a gun that could fire 6 times without being reloaded, but it had a tendency to blow up. Sam bought it, and spent the rest of the voyage planning improvements in the design. • When he arrived home, he showed a model to his father. He was interested and paid a gunsmith to make a working model. The gun exploded. His father paid for an improved model. The cylinders didn’t lock. His father paid for a third model. It wouldn’t fire. His father was out of money and patience. Sam went back to work in the silk mill. (cont)

TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #32 Aug 9th 2021 SAMUEL COLT (cont) • Sam’s friend the chemist still worked at the mill. Furthermore, he had discovered how to make the recently discovered nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. This harmless gas produces a momentary feeling of euphoria when inhaled briefly. Sam figured that people would pay to experience this, and he could use the money to finance his new gun. He billed his act as a scientific demonstration and attracted crowds. At 17, he was on the road and made enough money to hire an expert gunsmith to build his constantly improving gun designs. • Eventually Sam Colt had a gun that could fire six times without being reloaded. Furthermore, the parts and pieces of the gun were interchangeable because they were precision-made to exacting standards, made by machines rather than by hand. Previously, guns were made individually and every gun was slightly different. A broken gun was difficult to mend because replacement parts had to be hand-crafted. Sam Colt’s mass production put an end to that. He patented his designs and set up his first factory at age 20. • However, resistance to the newfangled gun was great. Soon he was bankrupt. So Sam improved his underwater mine; blew up an old ship as an experiment; and received $20,000 from Congress for research. The waterproof lines he used for mines were also handy as underwater telegraph lines, and he and Samuel Morse laid the world’s first. • Samuel Colt developed the first massproduced, multi-shot, revolving firearms and was the first to use Industrial Age machining tools. The guns were affordable, reliable, and accurate, making them a favorite of soldiers and frontiersmen. Colt became one of the wealthiest people in America. His sixshooter was instrumental in settling the west.

SPORTS QUIZ By Ryan A. Berenz 1. In a 2004 ESPN special called "Utilityman: The Quest for Cooperstown," comedians Randy and Jason Sklar campaigned to get what player into the National Baseball Hall of Fame? 2. Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater was a hard-hitting safety for the Denver Broncos from 1989-98, but he played his final season in 1999 with what team? 3. In November 2014, what 47-year-old goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres suited up as an emergency backup netminder? 4. What Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball player was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Year in 1999 and won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (for the best shorter-than-average player) 5. In 2001, the Baltimore Ravens were featured in the first season of what long-running HBO documentary series? 6. In roller derby, the players who score points and wear stars on their helmets are known as what? 7. "You got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat and a brand-new pair of shoes" are lyrics to what 1985 song by John Fogerty?

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